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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,996.53, 338,094.05 and 137,575.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,996.53, 338,094.05 and 137,575.95 is: 189,854.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,996.53 : 338,094.05 = 137,575.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,996.53/338,094.05 = 137,575.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,996.53x = 338,094.05 × 137,575.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,996.53x = 46,513,609,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,513,609,430.22/244,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,854.16

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